Country
of Service & Affiliate Group Events:
Country of service
events are a highlight of all NPCA conferences. Reconnect
with old friends. Meet new friends who served in your
same site/country. Find out the latest happenings
in your country.
Note: Registration
and badges are required for all conference activities.
Country
Updates on Saturday, Aug. 7 will be held at DePaul
University's downtown campus on Jackson Blvd., just two
blocks from the Palmer House Hilton. Rooms have been
assigned based on a country's conference registration size. All events are in one of two buildings which are next door to one another.
Lewis Center
at DePaul, 25 E. Jackson Blvd.
DePaul Center
at DePaul, 1 E. Jackson Blvd.
Check this page
periodically to find out what your country of service or
affiliate group is planning during the 2004 NPCA Conference.
If there is no event listed, check with your group's
leader for details.
AFGHANISTAN
(Friends
of Afghanistan)
- Flag Ceremony - meet at 8:30 a.m. March with
Afghan RPCVs and friends behind the Afghan flag.
- Closing Ceremony: Hear Afghanistan
VP Hedayat Amin-Arsala speak at the closing ceremony
beginning at 10 a.m..
To RSVP or for
more information, contact Beryl
Brinkman (67-69).
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AMERICAN
JEWISH WORLD SERVICE RPCV ACTION GROUP
Seth Appel, the
Director of Service Programs for AJWS, and Beth Versten,
Director, Midwest Regional Office, (Senegal '89-'91) will
be meeting with RPCVs who are interested in learning more
about American Jewish World Service.
In particular, Seth and Beth are interested in recruiting
new members to play an active role in the American Jewish
World Service – Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Action
Group, a national affiliation group of the NPCA.
- Friday, August 6
- Visit us at the informational table at the International
Marketplace.
- Saturday, August 7
- Workshop: 10 a.m. to 11:30
a.m. "Volunteering Again: International Service
Opportunities" : Featuring Seth Appel,
AJWSDirector of Service Programs. Workshop description:
In this ever-changing world, the global community
needs the specialized skills and experiences gained
through Peace Corps service. Whether you are 25 or
85 (or in between) you can choose from a multitude
of short and long term overseas service programs.
Explore opportunities with panelists representing
a cross-section of organizations.
- Visit us at the informational table at the International
Marketplace.
For more information,
contact Elizabeth Versten
(Senegal 89-91) or Ira
Horwitz.
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ARMENIA
- Flag Ceremony meet at 8:30 a.m. March with Armenia
RPCVs and friends behind the Armenian flag.
To RSVP for dinner contact Kara
Malenfant (92-94) and for more information on the Country
Update contact Katy
Groves (01-03).
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BALTICS
(Friends
of the Baltics)
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia
- Friday, August 6
- Dinner: When you combine Estonia,
Latvia, and Lithuania in Chicago, you get pizza and
jazz (unless you really are craving boiled potatoes).
Join us at Leona's Restaurant at 646 N. Franklin in
River North for a fresh salad, big bowl of pasta,
or thick pan pizza. For less than two bucks, take
Chicago's "El" from the Palmer House, across
the river, and on to Leona's. After dinner and maybe
even a warm Saku, Aldaris, or Kalnapilis, cool off
from the August heat with a couple of smooth sets
at Andy's Jazz Club.
Check out Leona's
web site for a complete menu and Andy's for the
evening's lineup.
- Saturday, August 7
- Friends of the Baltics Update:
President of Friends of the Baltics Carla Galisin
will give an association update and share her plans
and priorities for the rest of 2004. In addition,
we are inviting representatives from the U.S. Baltic
Foundation, from Lithuania's Consulate General's office
in Chicago, and the Chicago Estonian House to come
and give you a feel for the spirit in the Baltics
today. We've ordered copies of the latest issue of
City Paper for you so you can rest comfortably knowing
there's still no Starbucks in any of the capital cities.
The Gap might be another story.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1217
- Sunday, August 8
- March with your country's flag in the flag ceremony
beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Questions, suggestions,
or better ideas? Contact Kevin
Hogan (Estonia 98-00) or check out the Friends
of the Baltics Web site.
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BANGLADESH
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with
Bangladesh RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30
a.m. Look for the flags.
- Dinner:
Join us for a Bangladeshi dinner at
Sonargaon, 2306 W. Devon Ave., 773-262-8008 Chicago.
Meet at 7 p.m. After dinner, explore the famous
Indo-Pakistani business district on Devon Street.
- Saturday,
August 7
- Country Update
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1411
- Sunday,
August 8
- Flag Procession: Meet at
8:30 a.m. March with Bangladesh RPCVs and friends
behind the flag.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact
Jean Ellickson (61-63) at Jellickson@comcast.net or 708-445-3975.
BELIZE
(International
Friends of Belize)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Look for the Belize flag and sit with other Belize
RPCVs.
- Dinner: RSVPs needed by July
31! Please join the Central American RPCVs and the
Honduran Consul General at Izalco for your favorite
Central American dishes - pupusas, arroz, platanos,
tamales y carne asada. Cost is $19 per person for
either a vegetarian or regular plate. We will have
a limited supply of Central American beer available
for purchase, and beyond that the restaurant is BYOB.
Please come ready to reminisce and bring photos; one
each of yourself, your home, and your workplace from
your days in Peace Corps.
Izalco is located at 1511 W. Lawrence Ave and can
be reached by taking the Red Line El to Lawrence and
walking six blocks west (your quickest option) or
by taking the #22 Clark bus to the corner of Clark
and Lawrence (your no-walking option). Please RSVP
by July 31 and indicate your choice of veggie or carne.
Buen Provecho!
RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
- Saturday,
August 7
- Central America Update/Salsa Dancing
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come dance Salsa for the afternoon!
Join the Central American volunteers for a Salsa lesson
and country updates. We will spend an hour with a Salsa
instructor, and then have time to mingle with Central
American volunteers and learn what is happening in your
country today. RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1104
- Sunday, August 8
- Procession of Flags: Meet at 8:30
a.m. Regroup with other Belize volunteers to march
behind the flag.
For more information,
contact Robin Mardeusz
, President, International Friends of Belize.
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BOLIVIA
(Amigos
de Peru & Bolivia)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Look for the Bolivian flag and sit with other Bolivian
volunteers.
- Amigos board luncheon: 12 Noon - 1 p.m.
- Dinner: 6 p.m. at Rinconcito
Sudamericano, 1954 W. Armitage, off Damen, Chicago
Bucktown area (Peruvian cuisine), phone 773-489-3126.
- Saturday, August 7
- Amigos membership meeting: 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Country update 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1105
- Sunday, August 8
- Procession of Flags: 8:30 a.m. Regroup with other
Bolivian volunteers to march behind the Bolivian flag.
To RSVP for dinner,
contact Franklin Salveson
(Peru 65-67).
For more information, contact Patt
Behler (Peru 62-64) or Ken
Rustad (Bolivia 62-64).
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BOTSWANA
(Friends
of Botswana)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with Botswana
RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m.
Look for the flags.
- Dinner: Join the Southern Africa RPCVs for dinner and conversation on Friday night, August 6 at 6 p.m. at the historic Dearborn Station in Chicago's South Loop. Bar Louie, located in Dearborn station at 47 W. Polk, is a local Chicago mainstay with a great atmosphere and better food. Dinner includes a free drink ticket (beer, wine or soda) and will cost $30. It is a short from the Palmer House. Go south on State Street about six blocks until you hit Polk, then go west. Call Marie at 773-490-8751 (cell phone) if there are any questions/problems.
- Saturday,
August 7
- Country Update
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1006
- Sunday,
August 8
- Flag Ceremony - meet at 8:30 a.m. March with
Botswana RPCVs and friends behind the flag.
To RSVP, program
suggestions or for more information, contact Kori
Scurlock .
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BRAZIL
- Thursday, August 5
- Late Night: Chicago Samba Live
Brazilian Music & Dance at The Note, 1565 N. Milwaukee
(about 3 miles from the Palmer House. Take Blue Line
train to Damen exit)
Doors open at 8:30 PM: Music starts at 10:30 PM. Dance
lessons with Edilson Lima.
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.: Look
for the Brazilian flags and meet with RPCVs who served
in Brazil during the 1960-70s.
- Summit of the Americas reception and forum:
5-7 PM at the Palmer House. Partners of the Americas
will be holding a public forum to engage participants
in a dialogue about international development in the
Americas. Ambassador Alexandre Addor Neto, Consul
General of Brazil in Chicago, will share his views.
RSVP to Ariani Friedl at afriedl@hotmail.com.
7:30 PM Dinner at Mambo Grill, 412 N. Clark (about
one mile north of the Palmer House. Red line train
to Grand Avenue stop) RSVP to Margaret Rohter at mrohter@yahoo.com.
Brazilian singer Cibelle performs at HotHouse, the
Center for International Performance at 31 East Balbo
at 9 PM. (Six blocks south of the Palmer House). Tickets
are $15.
- Dinner: Join us for at 7:30 PM
for dinner at Mambo Grill, 412 N. Clark (about one
mile north of the Palmer House. Red line train to
Grand Avenue stop) RSVP to Margaret Rohter at mrohter@yahoo.com.
- Late Night: Brazilian singer Cibelle
performs at HotHouse, the Center for International
Performance at 31 East Balbo at 9 PM. (Six blocks
south of the Palmer House). Tickets are $15. RSVP
to Margaret Rohter (73-75) at mrohter@yahoo.com.
- Saturday, August 7
- Brazil Update: Country of
service update at DePaul at 3 PM followed by a tour
of Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, 66 East Randolph.
(Three blocks north of the Palmer House). Photographer
Tone Stockenstrom documents a photographic exchange
between street kids in Brazil and teens in Chicago
in the Picolino Circus Project.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1106
- Sunday, August 8
- March in the flag ceremony at 8:30 a.m. with other
RPCVs and Brazil fans.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact Margaret
Rohter (73-75).
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BULGARIA
(Friends
of Bulgaria)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.:
Sit with Friends and Bulgarian RPCVs. Look for the
Bulgarian Flag.
- Dinner: Meet at Mario's Cafe at
5241 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago for Shopska and Rakia!
Reservations are required so please RSVP by July 30
to John
at jnjruggini@earthlink.net.
- Saturday, August 7
- Country of service update from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1213
- Sunday, August 8
- March in the Flag Ceremony with friends and Bulgarian
RPCVs at the closing ceremonies. Meet at 8:30
a.m.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact John
Ruggini.
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BURKINA
FASO
(Friends
of Burkina Faso)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 am
- Look For Burkina Flag
- Dinner: Ouaga Dinner/Reunion at
Bolat African Cuisine, 3346 N. Clark St. at 6 p.m.
- Saturday August 7
- West Africa Regional Update:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Returned Peace Corps volunteers
from Friends of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon,
Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and The Gambia, Sierra
Leone and Togo are planning an informative session
on the current instability in West Africa and how
we as groups of concerned former Peace Corps volunteers
might be able to help. We are inviting a panel of
individuals who can speak authoritatively on the topic
of the current situation in West Africa - current
conflicts, peacekeeping efforts, refugee issues, etc.
Confirmed panelists include Michael Arietti, Director
of the State Department's Africa Bureau's Office of
West African Affairs, Dr. Clement Adibe, professor
in DePaul University's Political Science Department
and expert on conflict and peacemaking in the ECOWAS
region, and Raymond Attawia, a Sierra Leonian national,
who was a pastor in Freetown for more than 20 years
and Superintendent for Christians-in-Action. Attawia
now resides in the Chicago area. The 2-hour session
will include time for brief Country of Service updates.
The informative session will focus on the organizing
countries, but the session is open to volunteers from
other countries.
RSVPs requested.
Room: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8005
- Friends of Burkina Faso Annual Meeting &
Elections: 5 p.m. to 5: 30 p.m.
Room: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8005
- Sunday,
August 8
- Procession of Flags: Meet at 8:30
a.m. Look For Burkina Flag.
For more info
contact: Bob Osborne,
President or Denny Fitzpatrick,
Editor.
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CAMEROON
(Friends
of Cameroon)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with Cameroon
RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m.. Look
for the Cameroonian flag.
- African Fete: Remember the
fetes in Africa? Do it all over again on Friday, August
6 from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. at 6232 N. Broadway. Dance
all night long to Makossa, Bikutsi, Mapuka, Dombolo,
Bend Skin, Zouk Love, Salsa and more! Drink a Guinness!
Eat a brochette! Meet the Chicago African community.
$25 gets you African cuisine, 2 drinks (then cash
bar), and a hot Cameroonian DJ that will bend your
skin!
Reserve your place by calling Honor
Teoudoussia at 773-274-3742 or emailing at ah_ner@yahoo.com.
Just leave a message telling us how many tickets to
hold at the door for you. The party is open to all.
- Saturday, August 7
- West Africa Regional Update:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Returned Peace Corps volunteers
from Friends of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon,
Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and The Gambia, Sierra
Leone and Togo are planning an informative session
on the current instability in West Africa and how
we as groups of concerned former Peace Corps volunteers
might be able to help. We are inviting a panel of
individuals who can speak authoritatively on the topic
of the current situation in West Africa - current
conflicts, peacekeeping efforts, refugee issues, etc.
Confirmed panelists include Michael Arietti, Director
of the State Department's Africa Bureau's Office of
West African Affairs, Dr. Clement Adibe, professor
in DePaul University's Political Science Department
and expert on conflict and peacemaking in the ECOWAS
region, and Raymond Attawia, a Sierra Leonian national,
who was a pastor in Freetown for more than 20 years
and Superintendent for Christians-in-Action. Attawia
now resides in the Chicago area. The 2-hour session
will include time for brief Country of Service updates.
The informative session will focus on the organizing
countries, but the session is open to volunteers from
other countries.
RSVPs requested.
Room: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8005
- Sunday, August 8
- Flag Ceremony: 8:30 a.m. Meet
to march behind the Cameroonian flag with other Cameroon
RPCVs and members of Chicago's Cameroonian community
in the Procession of Flags.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact William
Strassberger (82-86).
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COLOMBIA
(Friends
of Colombia)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with
Colombia RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m.
Look for the flags.
- Dinner:-
Enjoy comida Colombian that includes yuca, platano,
carne, pollo, arepa and arroz at at EL LLANO RESTAURANT,
3941 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago. The restaurant is located
one block south of Irving Park Rd at Lincoln.
Cost is $20 per person. It is suggested that reservation
are made prior to that evening. RSVP to Susan
Mazer (66-70) or Pat
Suarez.
- Saturday,
August 7
- Colombia Country Update
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1110
- Sunday,
August 8
- Flag Ceremony - meet at 8:30 a.m. March with
Colombian RPCVs and friends behind the Colombian flag.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact
Susan Mazer (66-70) (Chicago Contact) or Arlene
Cheston (Group Leader).
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CONGO
(formerly Zaire)
(Friends of Congo)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with
Congolese RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30
a.m. Look for the flags.
- Dinner:-
7:30 p.m. Friends of Congo Dinner (at a restaurant
to be announced).
- After Dinner: Dancing to Congolese
Orchestra
- Saturday,
August 7
- Country Update: Friends of Congo
Country of Service Briefing, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
COS briefing by Steve Smith, President, Friends of
Congo, Congolese community leaders and other RPCVs
to be announced.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, 1002
- Sunday,
August 8
- Flag Ceremony - meet at 8:30 a.m. March with
Congolese RPCVs and friends behind the flag.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact
Steve Smith.
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COSTA
RICA
(Friends
of Costa Rica)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with Costa
Rica RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m.
Look for the flags.
- Dinner:
Join Friends of Costa Rica and Panama at
6:30 p.m. at Mambo Grill, 412 N. Clark St., Chicago
(312)467-9797. Cash only please. RSVP
to Christine
Blair (Panama 95-98).
- Saturday,
August 7
- Central America Update/Salsa Dancing
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come dance Salsa for the afternoon!
Join the Central American volunteers for a Salsa lesson
and country updates. We will spend an hour with a
Salsa instructor, and then have time to mingle with
Central American volunteers and learn what is happening
in your country today. RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1104
- Sunday,
August 8
- Flag Ceremony - meet at 8:30 a.m. March with
Costa Rica RPCVs and friends behind the flag.
To RSVP, program
suggestions or for more information, contact Joel
Rubin (94-96).
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COTE
D'IVOIRE
(Friends
of Cote d'Ivoire)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with
Cote d'Ivoire RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30
a.m. Look for the flags.
- Dinner 6 p.m.: Friends of
Cote d'Ivoire will join Friends of Liberia and other
West African RPCVs for dinner. Socialize with
other African RPCVs and enjoy a reunion at Ina's Restaurant,
1235 W. Randolph St. (free parking) in Chicago. Reservations
are required as space is limited. If you plan to attend,
RSVP to Clip
Kniffin (Liberia '65-'67). Dinner cost is $28 - payable by cash or check during dinner. More information and
directions will be sent to those who RSVP. Please
also check back for additional details as the conference
approaches.
- Saturday, August 7
- West Africa Regional Update:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Returned Peace Corps volunteers
from Friends of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon,
Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and The Gambia, Sierra
Leone and Togo are planning an informative session
on the current instability in West Africa and how
we as groups of concerned former Peace Corps volunteers
might be able to help. We are inviting a panel of
individuals who can speak authoritatively on the topic
of the current situation in West Africa - current
conflicts, peacekeeping efforts, refugee issues, etc.
Confirmed panelists include Michael Arietti, Director
of the State Department's Africa Bureau's Office of
West African Affairs, Dr. Clement Adibe, professor
in DePaul University's Political Science Department
and expert on conflict and peacemaking in the ECOWAS
region, and Raymond Attawia, a Sierra Leonian national,
who was a pastor in Freetown for more than 20 years
and Superintendent for Christians-in-Action. Attawia
now resides in the Chicago area. The 2-hour session
will include time for brief Country of Service updates.
The informative session will focus on the organizing
countries, but the session is open to volunteers from
other countries.
RSVPs requested.
Room: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8005
- Sunday, August 8
- Flag Ceremony: Meet at 8:30
a.m. and march with Cote d'Ivoire RPCVs and friends
behind the flag.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact Toby
Schaeffer ('02).
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DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC (Friends
of the Dominican Republic)
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with
Dominican Republic RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at
9:30 a.m. Look for the flags.
- Saturday,
August 7
- Dominican Republic Meeting:
2 p.m to 5 p.m. Includes: an update on the Peace Corps-DR,
current events in the Dominican Republic, PC-DR history
and story swapping, and the Friends of DR annual meeting
and election of the board of directors.
Room
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1102
- Dinner: Dominican style dinner
in a local restaurant (possibly with dancing). You
would be responsible for covering the cost of your
food for the event. Once we have a location and estimated
costs we will provide you with more details.
- Sunday,
August 8
- Procession of Flags: Meet
at 8:30 a.m. All participants will march behind
the flag of their country of service as we stroll
along Lake Michigan and through Grant Park . Meet
us under the DR flag and bring the family
To RSVP or for
more information, contact Theresa
Zingery.
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EASTERN
CARRIBEAN (Friends
of the Eastern Caribbean)
(Antigua
and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada and Carriacou, St. Kitts
and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines)
- Friday, August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Join
fellow Eastern Caribbean RPCVs and enjoy the entertainment
together.
- Dinner: Join us at 7 p.m. for dinner at Calypso Café, 5211 S. Harper Avenue , in Hyde Park . To RSVP, contact Carol Wilkerson at (312) 353-7327 or (312) 697-1251.
- Saturday, August 7
- Friends of the Eastern Caribbean Annual Meeting
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1101
- Sunday, August 8
- March with your country's flag in the flag ceremony
beginning at 8:30 a.m.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Hank
Scheinost (President, FOEC).
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ECUADOR
(Friends of
Ecuador)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with Ecuador
RPCVs at the opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. Look
for the flag.
- Dinner: Friends of Ecuador is meeting at La Humita at 6:30 p.m. Friday. La Humita is an authentic Ecuadorian establishment located at:3466 N Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois 60641-4028 Tel: (773) 794-9672
There is no bar but we can bring drinks and encourage everyone coming to bring drinks to share.
To RSVP or any questions, please contact Ben Bellows on his cell phone 510.381.9603.
- Saturday, August 7
- Meet informally for coffee and updates on Ecuador
and the Friends of Ecuador group 3 - 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1108
- Sunday, August 8
- Flag Ceremony - meet at 8:30 a.m.
Walk with Ecuador RPCVs and friends behind
the flag.
To RSVP for Friday
dinner please email Ben
Bellows ('97-'00). Please let us know you'll be at the
conference by emailing Ben: bbellows@berkeley.edu
or phone: 510.381.9603
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EL
SALVADOR
(Friends
of El Salvador)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Look for the El Salvador flag and sit with other El
Salvador RPCVs.
- Dinner: RSVPs needed by July
31! Please join the Central American RPCVs and the
Honduran Consul General at Izalco for your favorite
Central American dishes - pupusas, arroz, platanos,
tamales y carne asada. Cost is $19 per person for
either a vegetarian or regular plate. We will have
a limited supply of Central American beer available
for purchase, and beyond that the restaurant is BYOB.
Please come ready to reminisce and bring photos; one
each of yourself, your home, and your workplace from
your days in Peace Corps.
Izalco is located at 1511 W. Lawrence Ave and can
be reached by taking the Red Line El to Lawrence and
walking six blocks west (your quickest option) or
by taking the #22 Clark bus to the corner of Clark
and Lawrence (your no-walking option). Please RSVP
by July 31 and indicate your choice of veggie or carne.
Buen Provecho!
RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
- Saturday,
August 7
- Central America Update/Salsa Dancing
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come dance Salsa for the afternoon!
Join the Central American volunteers for a Salsa lesson
and country updates. We will spend an hour with a Salsa
instructor, and then have time to mingle with Central
American volunteers and learn what is happening in your
country today. RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1104
- Sunday, August 8
- Procession of Flags: 8:30 a.m.
Regroup with other El Salvador volunteers to march
behind the flag.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact Julie
Romaniw (95-97).
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ETHIOPIA
& ERITREA
(Ethiopia
& Eritrea RPCVs )
- Thursday, August 5
- Field Museum Special Viewing: A
special viewing at the Field Museum of their historic
collection from the Abyssinian Expedition of 1926-27.
This collection includes 113 original pencil and watercolor
zoological field studies by famed ornithological painter
Louis Agassiz Fuertes, the C.S. Cutting film of the
expedition, and other materials. Nearly all of these
valuable documents are held in the Library's Rare
Book Room. 2 p.m.
Note: The general admission charge for the museum
is $10. There is no additional charge for our
special viewing.
- Soldier Field tour: (following
the Field Museum program) Mike McCaskey, chairman
of the board of the Chicago Bears football team, will
take those of our group who are interested on a tour
of Soldier Field, the new stadium of the Bears.
- Casual Get-together: (after the
Conference Opening Reception) 8 p.m. - ?
Miller's Pub134 Sourth Wabash Street (just around
the corner from the Palmer House Hotel) $20 per person
(includes tax and tip) for hot and cold snacks plus
two drinks (wine, beer, soft drinks). 50 people maximum.
Send check made out to E&E RPCVs with "GET-TOGETHER"
noted to E&E RPCVs, c/o Beil, 4 Lodge Pole Road,
Pittsford NY 14534 to be received by August 2.
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Sit with
E & E volunteers at the opening ceremonies at
9:30 a.m. Look for the flags.
- International MarketPlace:
E&E RPCVs will have a table at the International
Marketplace (Booth #4). Meet, greet, learn about the
RPCV Legacy Program. Items on sale to support a
Debre Marcos library project, and girls' shelter in
Senegal.
- Dinner
- Ethiopian Diamond, 6120 N. Broadway, Chicago.
Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and we can stay until midnight.
Buffet dinner with a soft drink (cash bar) $20 per
person. Send check
to EE RPCVs, c/o Beil, 4 Lodge Pole Road, Pittsford
NY. Note on check "DINNER." The restaurant
is located close to the Granville stop off the Red
Line el train.
- Saturday,
August 7
- International MarketPlace:
E&E RPCVs will have a table at the International
Marketplace (Booth #4). Meet, greet, learn about the
RPCV Legacy Program. Items on sale to support a
Debre Marcos library project, and girls' shelter in
Senegal.
- Ethiopia and Eritrea country updates.
Discussion of group projects. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1001
- Founder's Day Dinner: Sit
with fellow E&E RPCVs at the Founder's Day Dinner.
Contact Marian
Haley Beil to let her know you would like to sit
with the group.
- Sunday,
August 8
- Flag Ceremony - meet at 8:30 a.m.
March with Ethiopia and Eritrea RPCVs and friends
behind the Ethiopian and Eritrean flags.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Nancy
Horn (Chicago Contact) or Marian
Haley Beil (Group Leader).
For full details of the E&E RPCVs offerings at the conference,
go to
http://www.ethiopiaeritrearpcvs.org/pages/eerpcv/reunions/reunion2004.html
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FIJI
(Friends
of Fiji)
Other
Pacific Island RPCVs are invited to join Friends of Fiji.
Cook
Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia,
Nuie, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga,
Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
- Friday,
August 6
- Sit with Fiji volunteers at the opening ceremonies
at 9:30 a.m. Look for the flag.
- Dinner: Join RPCVs from
India and Fiji and other Pacfic Islands at 6 p.m.
for for a grand sumptuous Indian buffet at The Indian
Garden, 247 E. Ontario St., 2nd floor, Chicago (312-280-4910).
- Saturday, August 7
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. All members of the Pacific
Islands Peace Corps family are invited to gather with
Friends of Fiji for an informal discussion and social
time.
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1408
- Sunday, August 8
- Flag Ceremony meet at 8:30 a.m. March with
Fiji RPCVs and friends behind the Fiji flag.
To RSVP for the
dinner, e-mail Chuck
Sheftel (India 69-72). For more information about
Friends of Fiji events, contact Anne
Baker (84-87). For additional informtion, contact
Theresa Fernandez
(Samoa 92-94).
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GAMBIA (Friends
of Senegal & The Gambia)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Look
for the Senegal/Gambia flag and sit with other Senegal/Gambia
volunteers.
- Dinner: 6 p.m. at Park Tower, 5415
N. Sheridan Rd, Chicago. Senegalese and Gambian cooks
will be catering ceeb u jen (with fish) and vegetarian
yassa. A selection of bissap juice, mango juice, water,
wine and beer will also be provided. Estimated cost
of dinner will be $15-20 per person, including alcohol.
The dinner will feature a panel discussion of RPCV-started
NGOs currently working in Senegal and the Gambia.
Stick around after dinner for mingling, music and
dancing. Everyone welcome. Please RSVP to Jamie
Diatta at 312-353-1126 or jdiatta@peacecorps.gov
before July 30, 2004.
- Saturday, August 7
- West Africa Regional Update:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Returned Peace Corps volunteers
from Friends of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon,
Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and The Gambia, Sierra
Leone and Togo are planning an informative session
on the current instability in West Africa and how
we as groups of concerned former Peace Corps volunteers
might be able to help. We are inviting a panel of
individuals who can speak authoritatively on the topic
of the current situation in West Africa - current
conflicts, peacekeeping efforts, refugee issues, etc.
Confirmed panelists include Michael Arietti, Director
of the State Department's Africa Bureau's Office of
West African Affairs, Dr. Clement Adibe, professor
in DePaul University's Political Science Department
and expert on conflict and peacemaking in the ECOWAS
region, and Raymond Attawia, a Sierra Leonian national,
who was a pastor in Freetown for more than 20 years
and Superintendent for Christians-in-Action. Attawia
now resides in the Chicago area. The 2-hour session
will include time for brief Country of Service updates.
The informative session will focus on the organizing
countries, but the session is open to volunteers from
other countries.
RSVPs requested.
Room: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8005
-
Sunday,
August 8
- Procession of Flags: Meet at 8:30
a.m. Regroup with other Senegalese/Gambian volunteers
to march behind the Senegalese/Gambian flag.
For more information
or to RSVP, contact Jamie
Diatta (Senegal 99-01).
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GHANA
(Friends
of Ghana)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30
a.m. - Sit with Ghana RPCVs at the opening
ceremonies. Look for the Ghanaian flag.
- Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - Socialize
with other Ghana RPCVs and enjoy a tasty Ghanaian
buffet at Diana's African Restaurant, 4409 N. Broadway
in Chicago. Reservations are required as space is
limited. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Stephanie
Arnold (93-96). More information and directions
will be sent to all who RSVP. Please also check back
for additional details as the conference date approaches.
- Saturday,
August 7
- West Africa Regional Update:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Returned Peace Corps volunteers
from Friends of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon,
Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and The Gambia, Sierra
Leone and Togo are planning an informative session
on the current instability in West Africa and how
we as groups of concerned former Peace Corps volunteers
might be able to help. We are inviting a panel of
individuals who can speak authoritatively on the topic
of the current situation in West Africa - current
conflicts, peacekeeping efforts, refugee issues, etc.
Confirmed panelists include Michael Arietti, Director
of the State Department's Africa Bureau's Office of
West African Affairs, Dr. Clement Adibe, professor
in DePaul University's Political Science Department
and expert on conflict and peacemaking in the ECOWAS
region, and Raymond Attawia, a Sierra Leonian national,
who was a pastor in Freetown for more than 20 years
and Superintendent for Christians-in-Action. Attawia
now resides in the Chicago area. The 2-hour session
will include time for brief Country of Service updates.
The informative session will focus on the organizing
countries, but the session is open to volunteers from
other countries.
RSVPs requested.
Room: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8005
- Sunday, August 8
- Flag Ceremony: 8:30 a.m.
Meet to march behind the Ghanaian flag with other
Ghana RPCVs and members of Chicago's vibrant Ghanaian
community in the Procession of Flags. The Procession
of Flags is a highlight of each NPCA Conference and
not to be missed!
GUATEMALA
(Friends
of Guatemala)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Look for the Guatemala flag and sit with other Guatemalan
RPCVs.
- Dinner: RSVPs needed by July
31! Please join the Central American RPCVs and the
Honduran Consul General at Izalco for your favorite
Central American dishes - pupusas, arroz, platanos,
tamales y carne asada. Cost is $19 per person for
either a vegetarian or regular plate. We will have
a limited supply of Central American beer available
for purchase, and beyond that the restaurant is BYOB.
Please come ready to reminisce and bring photos; one
each of yourself, your home, and your workplace from
your days in Peace Corps.
Izalco is located at 1511 W. Lawrence Ave and can
be reached by taking the Red Line El to Lawrence and
walking six blocks west (your quickest option) or
by taking the #22 Clark bus to the corner of Clark
and Lawrence (your no-walking option). Please RSVP
by July 31 and indicate your choice of veggie or carne.
Buen Provecho!
RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
- Saturday,
August 7
- Central America Update/Salsa Dancing
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come dance Salsa for the afternoon!
Join the Central American volunteers for a Salsa lesson
and country updates. We will spend an hour with a Salsa
instructor, and then have time to mingle with Central
American volunteers and learn what is happening in your
country today. RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1104
- Sunday, August 8
- Procession of Flags: 8:30 a.m.
Regroup with other Guatemala volunteers to march behind
the flag.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact Sarah
Strong.
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GUINEA
(Friends
of Guinea)
- Friday, August 6
- Dinner 6 p.m.: Friends of Cote d'Ivoire will join Friends of Liberia and other West African RPCVs for dinner. Socialize with other African RPCVs and enjoy a reunion at Ina's Restaurant, 1235 W. Randolph St. (free parking) in Chicago. Reservations are required as space is limited. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Clip Kniffin (Liberia '65-'67). Dinner cost is $28 - payable by cash or check during dinner. More information and directions will be sent to those who RSVP. Please also check back for additional details as the conference approaches.
- Saturday, August 7
- West Africa Regional Update:
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Returned Peace Corps volunteers
from Friends of Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon,
Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal and The Gambia, Sierra
Leone and Togo are planning an informative session
on the current instability in West Africa and how
we as groups of concerned former Peace Corps volunteers
might be able to help. We are inviting a panel of
individuals who can speak authoritatively on the topic
of the current situation in West Africa - current
conflicts, peacekeeping efforts, refugee issues, etc.
Confirmed panelists include Michael Arietti, Director
of the State Department's Africa Bureau's Office of
West African Affairs, Dr. Clement Adibe, professor
in DePaul University's Political Science Department
and expert on conflict and peacemaking in the ECOWAS
region, and Raymond Attawia, a Sierra Leonian national,
who was a pastor in Freetown for more than 20 years
and Superintendent for Christians-in-Action. Attawia
now resides in the Chicago area. The 2-hour session
will include time for brief Country of Service updates.
The informative session will focus on the organizing
countries, but the session is open to volunteers from
other countries.
RSVPs requested.
Room: DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, Room 8005
- Sunday, August 8
- Flag Ceremony: Meet at 8:30 a.m.
to march behind the Guinean flag with other RPCVs
in the Procession of Flags.
To RSVP for the
Friday dinner, contact Clip
Kniffin (Liberia 65-67), for the Saturday Country Update,
contact Toby Schaeffer
(Cote d'Ivoire '02).
For information
about Friends of Guinea, contact Betty
Walker or visit www.friendsofguinea.org.
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HONDURAS
(Amigos
de Honduras)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.
Look for the Honduran flag and sit with other Honduran
RPCVs.
- Dinner: RSVPs needed by July
31! Please join the Central American RPCVs and the
Honduran Consul General at Izalco for your favorite
Central American dishes - pupusas, arroz, platanos,
tamales y carne asada. Cost is $19 per person for
either a vegetarian or regular plate. We will have
a limited supply of Central American beer available
for purchase, and beyond that the restaurant is BYOB.
Please come ready to reminisce and bring photos; one
each of yourself, your home, and your workplace from
your days in Peace Corps.
Izalco is located at 1511 W. Lawrence Ave and can
be reached by taking the Red Line El to Lawrence and
walking six blocks west (your quickest option) or
by taking the #22 Clark bus to the corner of Clark
and Lawrence (your no-walking option). Please RSVP
by July 31 and indicate your choice of veggie or carne.
Buen Provecho!
RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
- Saturday,
August 7
- Central America Update/Salsa Dancing
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Come dance Salsa for the afternoon!
Join the Central American volunteers for a Salsa lesson
and country updates. We will spend an hour with a Salsa
instructor, and then have time to mingle with Central
American volunteers and learn what is happening in your
country today. RSVP to Eva
Lord (Honduras 94-96).
Room: Lewis Center, 25 E. Jackson, Room 1104
- Sunday, August 8
- Procession of Flags: 8:30 a.m.
Regroup with other Honduran volunteers to march behind
the Honduran flag.
To RSVP or for
more information, contact Eva
Lord (94-96).
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INDIA
(Friends
of India)
- Friday,
August 6
- Opening Ceremony: Begin meeting
your other Indian Peace Corps volunteers at the opening
ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. Look for the Indian flag and
sit with your fellow Peace Corps volunteers from India.
- Dinner: Join your Indian
Peace Corps friends at 6 pm for a grand sumptuous
Indian buffet at The Indian Garden (Culinary Nirvana)
247 E. Ontario St., 2nd floor, Chicago (312-280-4910).
- Saturday,
August 7
- Country Update: Join your country
of service friends of India at 3:00 pm with a great
presentation by the Honorable Consul General of India
of Chicago Arun Kumar. He is a career diplomat who has
served in nine other countries before arriving in Chicago.
You will have the opportunity to listen to his interesting
update and then "pick his brain" about India.
He is excited for the interaction with fellow Hindustanis.
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